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The Curse of La Fontaine M L Longworth A Verlaque and Bonnet Mystery PB Good
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- Type
- Paperback
- Intended Audience
- Young Adults, Adults
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- ISBN
- 9780143110941
- Book Title
- Curse of La Fontaine
- Book Series
- A Provençal Mystery Ser.
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Item Length
- 7.7 in
- Publication Year
- 2017
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.6 in
- Genre
- Fiction
- Topic
- Occult & Supernatural, Crime, Mystery & Detective / International Mystery & Crime, Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths, Mystery & Detective / General, Mystery & Detective / Traditional, Mystery & Detective / Private Investigators
- Item Weight
- 7.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 5 in
- Number of Pages
- 320 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0143110942
ISBN-13
9780143110941
eBay Product ID (ePID)
227665570
Product Key Features
Book Title
Curse of La Fontaine
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2017
Topic
Occult & Supernatural, Crime, Mystery & Detective / International Mystery & Crime, Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths, Mystery & Detective / General, Mystery & Detective / Traditional, Mystery & Detective / Private Investigators
Genre
Fiction
Book Series
A Provençal Mystery Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
7.6 Oz
Item Length
7.7 in
Item Width
5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2016-039814
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Praise for The Mystery of the Lost Cezanne "Art theft is a hot topic on the mystery scene, and no one's heist is livelier than Longworth's." -- Kirkus Reviews "A sure thing for fans of art-themed mysteries." -- Booklist "Enchanting . . . the charming local citizens of Aix-en-Provence provide the true delights in this colorful story." -- Library Journal Praise for Murder on the le Sordou "Charming." --Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review "[T]horoughly delightful . . . Longworth deftly handles what is in effect a locked-room mystery, but the book's real strength lies in the backstories she creates for each of the distinctive characters. The puzzle's answer, buried in the past, is well prepared by what has come before." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Longworth once again immerses readers in French culture with this whodunit, which will delight Francophiles and fans of Donna Leon and Andrea Camilleri. The setting will also appeal to readers who enjoy trapped-on-the-island mysteries in the tradition of Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None ." -- Library Journal "Longworth's novels, set in the south of Franc,e are mysteries for foodies, with the plot providing a table upon which the enchanting meals and accompanying wines are served." -- Booklist "[A] charming read with a well-crafted mystery and characters as rich and full bodied as a Bordeaux." -- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel "A splendid read." -- Mystery Scene "Longworth's maritime version of a country-house cozy offers genuine pleasures." -- Kirkus Reviews, Praise for The Curse of La Fontaine "Beguiling . . . Longworth evokes the pleasures of France in delicious detail--great wine, delicious meals, and fine company." -- Publishers Weekly Praise for The Mystery of the Lost Cezanne "Art theft is a hot topic on the mystery scene, and no one's heist is livelier than Longworth's." -- Kirkus Reviews "A sure thing for fans of art-themed mysteries." -- Booklist "Enchanting . . . the charming local citizens of Aix-en-Provence provide the true delights in this colorful story." -- Library Journal Praise for Murder on the le Sordou "Charming." --Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review "[T]horoughly delightful . . . Longworth deftly handles what is in effect a locked-room mystery, but the book's real strength lies in the backstories she creates for each of the distinctive characters. The puzzle's answer, buried in the past, is well prepared by what has come before." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Longworth once again immerses readers in French culture with this whodunit, which will delight Francophiles and fans of Donna Leon and Andrea Camilleri. The setting will also appeal to readers who enjoy trapped-on-the-island mysteries in the tradition of Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None ." -- Library Journal "Longworth's novels, set in the south of Franc,e are mysteries for foodies, with the plot providing a table upon which the enchanting meals and accompanying wines are served." -- Booklist "[A] charming read with a well-crafted mystery and characters as rich and full bodied as a Bordeaux." -- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel "A splendid read." -- Mystery Scene "Longworth's maritime version of a country-house cozy offers genuine pleasures." -- Kirkus Reviews, Praise for M. L. Longworth's Provençal Mystery series "The Verlaque and Bonnet mysteries . . . plunge you into a languid world of epicurean pleasures and good living." --Eleanor Beardsley, NPR Praise for The Curse of La Fontaine "Beguiling . . . Longworth evokes the pleasures of France in delicious detail--great wine, delicious meals, and fine company." -- Publishers Weekly "Longworth confirms her long-standing lovebirds as Aix's Nick and Nora; their pursuit of miscreants never interferes with their enjoyment of the good life." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for The Mystery of the Lost Cezanne "Art theft is a hot topic on the mystery scene, and no one's heist is livelier than Longworth's." -- Kirkus Reviews "A sure thing for fans of art-themed mysteries." -- Booklist "Enchanting . . . the charming local citizens of Aix-en-Provence provide the true delights in this colorful story." -- Library Journal Praise for Murder on the Île Sordoun "Charming." --Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review "Thoroughly delightful . . . Longworth deftly handles what is in effect a locked-room mystery, but the book's real strength lies in the backstories she creates for each of the distinctive characters. The puzzle's answer, buried in the past, is well prepared by what has come before." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Longworth once again immerses readers in French culture with this whodunit, which will delight Francophiles and fans of Donna Leon and Andrea Camilleri. The setting will also appeal to readers who enjoy trapped-on-the-island mysteries in the tradition of Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None ." -- Library Journal "Longworth's novels . . . are mysteries for foodies, with the plot providing a table upon which the enchanting meals and accompanying wines are served." -- Booklist "[A] charming read with a well-crafted mystery and characters as rich and full bodied as a Bordeaux." -- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel "A splendid read." -- Mystery Scene "Longworth's maritime version of a country-house cozy offers genuine pleasures." -- Kirkus Reviews, Praise for The Mystery of the Lost Cezanne "Art theft is a hot topic on the mystery scene, and no one's heist is livelier than Longworth's." -- Kirkus Reviews "A sure thing for fans of art-themed mysteries." -- Booklist "Enchanting . . . the charming local citizens of Aix-en-Provence provide the true delights in this colorful story." -- Library Journal Praise for Murder on the Île Sordou "Charming." --Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review "[T]horoughly delightful . . . Longworth deftly handles what is in effect a locked-room mystery, but the book's real strength lies in the backstories she creates for each of the distinctive characters. The puzzle's answer, buried in the past, is well prepared by what has come before." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Longworth once again immerses readers in French culture with this whodunit, which will delight Francophiles and fans of Donna Leon and Andrea Camilleri. The setting will also appeal to readers who enjoy trapped-on-the-island mysteries in the tradition of Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None ." -- Library Journal "Longworth's novels, set in the south of Franc,e are mysteries for foodies, with the plot providing a table upon which the enchanting meals and accompanying wines are served." -- Booklist "[A] charming read with a well-crafted mystery and characters as rich and full bodied as a Bordeaux." -- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel "A splendid read." -- Mystery Scene "Longworth's maritime version of a country-house cozy offers genuine pleasures." -- Kirkus Reviews, Praise for The Curse of La Fontaine "Beguiling . . . Longworth evokes the pleasures of France in delicious detail--great wine, delicious meals, and fine company." -- Publishers Weekly "Longworth confirms her long-standing lovebirds as Aix's Nick and Nora; their pursuit of miscreants never interferes with their enjoyment of the good life." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for The Mystery of the Lost Cezanne "Art theft is a hot topic on the mystery scene, and no one's heist is livelier than Longworth's." -- Kirkus Reviews "A sure thing for fans of art-themed mysteries." -- Booklist "Enchanting . . . the charming local citizens of Aix-en-Provence provide the true delights in this colorful story." -- Library Journal Praise for Murder on the le Sordou "Charming." --Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review "[T]horoughly delightful . . . Longworth deftly handles what is in effect a locked-room mystery, but the book's real strength lies in the backstories she creates for each of the distinctive characters. The puzzle's answer, buried in the past, is well prepared by what has come before." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Longworth once again immerses readers in French culture with this whodunit, which will delight Francophiles and fans of Donna Leon and Andrea Camilleri. The setting will also appeal to readers who enjoy trapped-on-the-island mysteries in the tradition of Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None ." -- Library Journal "Longworth's novels, set in the south of Franc,e are mysteries for foodies, with the plot providing a table upon which the enchanting meals and accompanying wines are served." -- Booklist "[A] charming read with a well-crafted mystery and characters as rich and full bodied as a Bordeaux." -- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel "A splendid read." -- Mystery Scene "Longworth's maritime version of a country-house cozy offers genuine pleasures." -- Kirkus Reviews, Praise for The Curse of La Fontaine "Beguiling . . . Longworth evokes the pleasures of France in delicious detail--great wine, delicious meals, and fine company." -- Publishers Weekly "Longworth confirms her long-standing lovebirds as Aix's Nick and Nora; their pursuit of miscreants never interferes with their enjoyment of the good life." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for The Mystery of the Lost Cezanne "Art theft is a hot topic on the mystery scene, and no one's heist is livelier than Longworth's." -- Kirkus Reviews "A sure thing for fans of art-themed mysteries." -- Booklist "Enchanting . . . the charming local citizens of Aix-en-Provence provide the true delights in this colorful story." -- Library Journal Praise for Murder on the le Sordou "Charming." --Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review "Thoroughly delightful . . . Longworth deftly handles what is in effect a locked-room mystery, but the book's real strength lies in the backstories she creates for each of the distinctive characters. The puzzle's answer, buried in the past, is well prepared by what has come before." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Longworth once again immerses readers in French culture with this whodunit, which will delight Francophiles and fans of Donna Leon and Andrea Camilleri. The setting will also appeal to readers who enjoy trapped-on-the-island mysteries in the tradition of Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None ." -- Library Journal "Longworth's novels, set in the south of Franc,e are mysteries for foodies, with the plot providing a table upon which the enchanting meals and accompanying wines are served." -- Booklist "[A] charming read with a well-crafted mystery and characters as rich and full bodied as a Bordeaux." -- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel "A splendid read." -- Mystery Scene "Longworth's maritime version of a country-house cozy offers genuine pleasures." -- Kirkus Reviews
Series Volume Number
6
Dewey Decimal
813.6
Synopsis
The sixth book in the Verlaque and Bonnet mystery series set in the charming town of Aix-en-Provence., In this captivating installment of M. L. Longworth's acclaimed series , our newlywed investigators contend with their most sinister challenge yet: a centuries-old curse The newest book in the Proven al Mystery series, The Secrets of the Bastide Blanche , is available now from Penguin Books Chef Sigisbert "Bear" Valets has just opened his own restaurant, La Fontaine, in Aix-en-Provence. It's an immediate success--glowing reviews and a loyal clientele, including our favorite investigative duo, Verlaque and Bonnet. But when he decides to extend his restaurant's seating into a historic courtyard, some very powerful neighbors are against him. The local historical society wants the courtyard, which witnessed a seventeenth-century hanging and two World War II-era murders, to remain untouched. Valets charges on, even after a skeleton is found buried next to the courtyard's ancient fountain. But when Valets begins receiving threatening letters, he becomes convinced that his life is in danger. And then the fountain inexplicably stops running. By disturbing the garden, has Bear triggered an age-old curse? And can newlyweds Verlaque and Bonnet solve the mystery before someone else ends up dead? Set against the blossoming backdrop of the south of France, M. L. Longworth's latest is sure to thrill fans of Donna Leon and Andrea Camilleri. "Beguiling . . . Longworth evokes the pleasures of France in delicious detail--great wine, delicious meals, and fine company." -- Publishers Weekly, In this captivating installment of M. L. Longworth's acclaimed series, our newlywed investigators contend with their most sinister challenge yet: a centuries-old curse Provençal Mystery Series #6 Watch the series! Murder in Provence is now on Britbox. Chef Sigisbert "Bear" Valets has just opened his own restaurant, La Fontaine, in Aix-en-Provence. It's an immediate success--glowing reviews and a loyal clientele, including our favorite investigative duo, Verlaque and Bonnet. But when he decides to extend his restaurant's seating into a historic courtyard, some very powerful neighbors are against him. The local historical society wants the courtyard, which witnessed a seventeenth-century hanging and two World War II-era murders, to remain untouched. Valets charges on, even after a skeleton is found buried next to the courtyard's ancient fountain. But when Valets begins receiving threatening letters, he becomes convinced that his life is in danger. And then the fountain inexplicably stops running. By disturbing the garden, has Bear triggered an age-old curse? And can newlyweds Verlaque and Bonnet solve the mystery before someone else ends up dead? Set against the blossoming backdrop of the south of France, M. L. Longworth's latest is sure to thrill fans of Donna Leon and Andrea Camilleri. "Beguiling . . . Longworth evokes the pleasures of France in delicious detail--great wine, delicious meals, and fine company." -- Publishers Weekly, In this captivating installment of M. L. Longworth's acclaimed series , our newlywed investigators contend with their most sinister challenge yet: a centuries-old curse Provençal Mystery Series #6 Now a series on BritBox. Chef Sigisbert "Bear" Valets has just opened his own restaurant, La Fontaine, in Aix-en-Provence. It's an immediate success--glowing reviews and a loyal clientele, including our favorite investigative duo, Verlaque and Bonnet. But when he decides to extend his restaurant's seating into a historic courtyard, some very powerful neighbors are against him. The local historical society wants the courtyard, which witnessed a seventeenth-century hanging and two World War II-era murders, to remain untouched. Valets charges on, even after a skeleton is found buried next to the courtyard's ancient fountain. But when Valets begins receiving threatening letters, he becomes convinced that his life is in danger. And then the fountain inexplicably stops running. By disturbing the garden, has Bear triggered an age-old curse? And can newlyweds Verlaque and Bonnet solve the mystery before someone else ends up dead? Set against the blossoming backdrop of the south of France, M. L. Longworth's latest is sure to thrill fans of Donna Leon and Andrea Camilleri. "Beguiling . . . Longworth evokes the pleasures of France in delicious detail--great wine, delicious meals, and fine company." -- Publishers Weekly
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